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NAKURU, Kenya — President William Ruto has assented to three Bills into law, marking the eighth presidential assent ceremony of 2026 held at State House,…
NAKURU, Kenya — Detectives have detained eight students students on suspicion of arson from Utumishi Girls Academy as investigations intensify into the deadly dormitory fire…
MURANG’A, Kenya — A fire broke out at Gacharage Secondary School in Kandara Ruchu, Murang’a County, on Thursday night, prompting an emergency response from county…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has received a commitment of approximately Sh1.75 billion ($13.5 million) from the United States to support Ebola preparedness efforts, as Washington…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the establishment and operationalisation of any Ebola-related facility in Kenya under arrangements involving the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has approved a request from the United States to establish a quarantine facility in the country for American citizens exposed to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Global payments giant PayPal has expanded its digital payment services to Uganda through its US dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), in a…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has revealed that his son, Private Ruhamya Kainerugaba, is currently undergoing military training at…
NAIROBI, Kenya — As Ebola cases continue to rise across parts of Central and East Africa, health authorities are warning that speed, awareness and public…
NAKURU, Kenya — Sixteen students have been confirmed dead after a devastating fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, about 120 kilometres…